A student nurse observing in an intensive care unit would expect albumin to be part of the treatment plan for which of the following patients? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is preparing to administer haldol 2 mg PO every 12 hours. The amount available is 1mg/tablet.How many tablets/tablet should the nurse administer per dose ? round to the nearest whole number and do not use trailing zeros.

The LPN is reviewing the patient’s medication profile. Which medication suggests a cardiac condition?

A patient has been prescribed an aerosol inhaler without a spacer. In what order does the nurse teach the patient to perform these steps?A. Remove the canister and clean the plastic case and cap of the inhaler.B. Shake the inhaler.C. Remove the cap from the mouth piece.D. Hold your breath for at least 10 seconds.E. Tilt your head back slightly and breathe out fully.F. Open your mouth and place the mouthpiece 1 to 2 inches away.G. Press down firmly on the canister of the inhaler.H. Breathe in deeply through your mouth.I. Exhale slowly.___________________________________________________________________

A patient receiving aminophylline (Theophylline) by continuous IV infusion for a severe asthma attack asks why a blood sample must be drawn. What is the nurse’s best response?

A nurse is monitoring a patient who has an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which actions would lead to decreased oxygenation? (Select all that apply.)

In the image of a distillation apparatus below, used for the final distillation of cyclohexene, what was the purpose of the fractionating column? Q10.png

Which assessment is most important for the nurse to perform before administering a bronchodilator by inhalation?

While working in a primary care physician’s office, the LPN is collecting history data for a patient who takes sargramostim. The nurse would be most interested in which of the following lab results for this patient?

The LPN is talking to a patient newly prescribed nedocromil who asks, “Why do I have to take this medication? Why can’t I just take my inhaler when I have an asthma attack?” Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?